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WG16 FMJ

2016 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,348 mi
Last recorded105,348 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Rio37,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 FMJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 105,348 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 102,120 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 99,359 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 86,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,760 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 55,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5 mm recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 34,176 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 34,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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WG16 FMJ is a 2016 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 37,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG16 FMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Rio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG16 FMJ registered?

WG16 FMJ is a 2016 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is WG16 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 FMJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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